F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Guitar
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Ukulele
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Piano
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Banjo
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Mandolin
F#mtap to play
Btap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Key
F#
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F#m · B · A · E
Yo Oughta Know Chords – Harmonica
Alanis Morissette’s iconic 1995 breakup anthem of raw anger and betrayal. Intermediate difficulty in the key of F#.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a pick and strum aggressively to match the song’s intense energy.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F#
C# – B – F#
Chorus
C# – B – F# (×2)
C# – B
F# – C#
B
F#
Verse 2
F# – C#
B – F#
F#
C# – B
F#
Chorus
C# – B – F# (×2)
C# – B
F# – C#
B
F#
Bridge
C# – B
F# – C#
B
F# – C#
B
Verse 3
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F#
C# – B – F#
Chorus
C# – B – F# (×2)
C# – B
F# – C#
B
F#
Outro
F# – C#
B – F#
F#
C# – B
F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F# – C#
C# – B – F# (×2)
C# – B
F# – C#
B
F#
F# – C#
B – F#
F#
C# – B
F# (×3)
Practice tip: Master the F# to C# to B chord progression changes, as they form the core of the song’s tension; use a capo on the 2nd fret and play E, A, and G#m shapes if the F# barre chord is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yo Oughta Know"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: F#m, B, A and E.
Is "Yo Oughta Know" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of F#, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Yo Oughta Know" in?
It is in the key of F#.
Who wrote "Yo Oughta Know"?
It was written by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and released in 1995.